Derek Ogston Music Scholarships University of Aberdeen 2008

February 18, 2008

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Derek Ogston Music Scholarships
Guidelines for Applicants

Students commencing any undergraduate full-time degree at the University of Aberdeen in September 2008 are eligible to apply for a Derek Ogston Music Scholarship.

2 scholarships are available.

One scholarship will be awarded to a student with musical talent (voice or instrumental) entering the University for full-time undergraduate studies. This scholarship, valued at £1,250 will be awarded for one year in the first instance, but may be renewed for a further year. The scholarship will be dispersed in two equal parts, one at the end of November and the other, pending satisfactory progress, at the beginning of the second half session in February.

One scholarship will be awarded to a student with an excellent tenor voice commencing full-time undergraduate studies at the University of Aberdeen. This scholarship, valued at £1,000 will be awarded for one year in the first instance, but may be renewed for a further year. The scholarship will be dispersed in two equal parts, one at the end of November and the other, pending satisfactory progress, at the beginning of the second half session in February.

For both scholarships, a shortlist will be drawn up and students invited to attend an audition, see Timetable below.

It is anticipated that the students receiving the scholarships will wish to contribute to the musical activities in the University of Aberdeen. At the discretion of the Head of Music, these may include concerts, graduations and special services, but they will not impinge on the student’s academic studies. It is expected that the tenor voice scholar would sing in the Chapel Choir, the Choral Society and other appropriate university vocal groups.

To be considered for the scholarships you will need to have applied to the University of Aberdeen for a place starting in September 2008; to be awarded one of the scholarships you must receive and then firmly accept an offer, either conditional or unconditional, of a place at the University. The scholarships can only be held by students of the University – they cannot be transferred to other institutions.

An ad hoc Committee composed of representatives from Music will consider the applications, short list the candidates to attend an audition and make the award. This Committee’s decision will be final. In making the decision, the scholarship panel will take into account your musical abilities, personal circumstances, your educational background, other relevant information given in your personal statement, and the statement from your referee. The information provided in your UCAS application form will not form part of the scholarship selection process.

How to Apply

Complete an application form and return it by post to the University along with your reference. You will receive correspondence acknowledging receipt of your application.
The Personal Reference

You will need to provide a supporting Reference. It should be completed by someone who is familiar with your musical abilities, your circumstances and your recent studies – or with your intellectual capabilities – whether at school, college, access course or in employment. Someone from your school or college (normally but not necessarily the Head Teacher or Principal) or someone from your place of work who has a supervisory or managerial role would be a satisfactory referee; someone in a responsible position who knows you well would be equally appropriate. The form for your Reference should be given to the person you have nominated. The person writing the Reference should give it back to you, in a sealed envelope. It is then your responsibility to ensure that the reference is enclosed with your application.

The Reference provided will form part of the scholarship selection process. It is helpful if the Referee explicitly deals with the Scholarship Selection criteria and refers to information detailed by the applicant in the Scholarship Application. The Reference should not necessarily be a repeat of the UCAS Reference.

NB: applications where the candidate has written the supporting reference, or where no UCAS application number is given will not be considered by the selection panel.
Timetable

The closing date for applications is 25 April 2008. If you are applying using a downloaded form, you should send your completed application form, together with your reference to:

Mrs Carol Baverstock, (Derek Ogston Music Scholarships), Student Recruitment and Admissions, University of Aberdeen, University Office, King’s College, Aberdeen AB24 3FX.

http://www.abdn.ac.uk/sras/documents/ogston_guidelines.doc

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